Express package and parcel carriers are called integrated

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1. Truckload/full load motor carriers can be

a. faster than barge transportation

b. faster than LTL carrier service

c. faster than railroad carload service, at shorter distances

d. faster than intermodal rail at distances less than 500 miles

e. all of the above.

2. Express package and parcel carriers are called integrated air carriers because

a. they operate planes that are integrated with the oversize cargo they carry

b. they have an extremely close relationship with their customers

c. they provide pick-up and delivery as well as operating their own planes

d. they are fully integrated with the operations of airfreight forwarders

e. they are fully integrated in policy with the CAB.

3. Mini-landbridge, or mini-bridge service refers to:

a. a through joint rail/water intermodal movement from a port on one coast to a port on another coast for export or import

b. a joint air/water intermodal service from a city in one continent to a city on another continent

c. a special service for oversize and overweight shipments that must use special highway routes

d. a joint water/motor carrier service that transports trailers on barges

e. the most direct through route across several continents.

5. In ocean freight the commodity being shipped can in many cases affect the rate.

a. true [ ] b. false

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